Ep. 2761 Winemaking and Consulting Across Sicily with Alessandro Serughetti | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon

Welcome to episode 2761 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 256 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is joined by Alessandro Serughetti to discuss winemaking and consulting across Sicily. Marc and Alessandro discuss his international winemaking experience, the winery he founded with his wife in 2022, and his consulting work across Sicily, including projects on the western and northern slopes of Etna, in Castiglione di Sicilia, and in the Vendicari area. They explore the influence of Etna’s contrade on wine expression, the potential of native and international grape varieties, Sicily’s rich gastronomic traditions, and Alessandro’s growing focus on hospitality and wine tourism. More about today’s guest: Alessandro Serughetti was born in Palermo in 1992. He is a consulting winemaker and small wine producer on Mount Etna. He holds a degree in Viticulture and Enology and specialized in Viticulture and Enology Sciences, completing his academic path with a Master of Science in Viticulture and Enology in Portugal and a master’s thesis carried out in New Zealand. During his training, he gained professional experience in several wine regions around the world, including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Portugal. These experiences strengthened his technical expertise, his ability to adapt to different pedoclimatic contexts, and his international vision of winemaking. He has also completed levels of the WSET – Wine & Spirit Education Trust, further expanding his knowledge of global wine markets. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandro.serughetti.wine/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandro-serughetti-b05443b0/  More about the host: Marc Millon, a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador since 2021, is a celebrated expert in the world of wine, food, and travel and an award-winning author of 15 books on these topics. Since 2021, he has been the host of the ‘Wine, Food, and Travel with Marc Millon’ weekly series on the Italian Wine Podcast, which now has well over 220 episodes of the show. Marc’s latest book is “Italy in a Wineglass – the Taste of History” published by Hurst, London and Melville House, New York (Guild of Food Writers ‘Drinks Writer Award’ 2025 and the World Gourmand ‘Best Wine History Book in the World Award’ 2025). In addition to his writing and podcasting, Marc is a sought-after speaker and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy in partnership with Martin Randall Travel, a leading specialist in cultural travel. When he's not exploring the culinary landscapes of the world, Marc resides along the scenic River Exe in Devon, England. Connect: Website:  https://www.quaypress.uk   https://www.marcmillon.co.uk  https://www.vino.co.uk    https://www.quaypress.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon  More interviews hosted by Marc Millon: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/episodes_category/food-travel/  _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mammajumboshrimp    If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/  Until next time, Cin Cin!   Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!